Patents by Inventor Kristin M. Forster

Kristin M. Forster has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11829787
    Abstract: A multi-process model to support compiling applications for multiple platforms is described. In one embodiment, applications designed for execution on a mobile platform can be ported to and/or compiled for execution on a desktop/laptop platform without requiring modification of the core program code of the mobile application. The mobile application is executed using a multi-process (e.g., two or more process) model in which the core mobile application program generates content that is displayed by a host process. The host process enables automatic translation of program calls to generate mobile user interface elements into program calls that generate user interface elements of the host platform. The translation can be performed using a multi-process (e.g., two or more process) model in which the core application program generates content that is displayed by a host process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Ali T. Ozer, Russell A. Bishop, Aaditya Chandrasekhar, Christopher A. Dreessen, Kristin M. Forster, Jeremiah R. Sequoia
  • Publication number: 20230082764
    Abstract: The subject technology provides for displaying applications on a display while avoiding the display's irregular or undesirable features. The disclosed techniques include determining whether a triggering condition related to an application executing on an electronic device is present, and if so, determining a user interface (UI) adjustment value. The UI adjustment value is applied to a frame that represents all of the content including a user interface of the application to be rendered on the display. The UI adjustment value represents an adjustment to the frame such that, when the adjusted frame is rendered, the user interface of the application is presented on the display except on a predefined portion (e.g., a portion including an irregular feature or region) of the display. The adjusted frame is then rendered to present the user interface of the application on the display except on the predefined portion of the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Kevin J. VAN VECHTEN, Chad E. JONES, Jesse E. DONALDSON, Kristin M. FORSTER, Mark P. HAMLIN, Ryan N. ARMSTRONG
  • Publication number: 20210216337
    Abstract: A multi-process model to support compiling applications for multiple platforms is described. In one embodiment, applications designed for execution on a mobile platform can be ported to and/or compiled for execution on a desktop/laptop platform without requiring modification of the core program code of the mobile application. The mobile application is executed using a multi-process (e.g., two or more process) model in which the core mobile application program generates content that is displayed by a host process. The host process enables automatic translation of program calls to generate mobile user interface elements into program calls that generate user interface elements of the host platform. The translation can be performed using a multi-process (e.g., two or more process) model in which the core application program generates content that is displayed by a host process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Ali T. Ozer, Russell A. Bishop, Aaditya Chandrasekhar, Christopher A. Dreessen, Kristin M. Forster, Jeremiah R. Sequoia
  • Patent number: 10983811
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide for a multi-process model to support compiling applications for multiple platforms. In one embodiment, applications designed for execution on a mobile platform can be ported to and/or compiled for execution on a desktop/laptop platform without requiring modification of the core program code of the mobile application. The mobile application is executed using a multi-process (e.g., two or more process) model in which the core mobile application program generates content that is displayed by a host process. The host process enables automatic translation of program calls to generate mobile user interface elements into program calls that generate user interface elements of the host platform. The translation can be performed using a multi-process (e.g., two or more process) model in which the core application program generates content that is displayed by a host process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Ali T. Ozer, Russell A. Bishop, Aaditya Chandrasekhar, Christopher A. Dreessen, Kristin M. Forster, Jeremiah R. Sequoia
  • Patent number: 10901761
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide for a multi-process model to support compiling applications for multiple platforms. In one embodiment, applications designed for execution on a mobile platform can be ported to and/or compiled for execution on a desktop/laptop platform without requiring modification of the core program code of the mobile application. The mobile application is executed using a multi-process (e.g., two or more process) model in which the core mobile application program generates content that is displayed by a host process. The host process enables automatic translation of program calls to generate mobile user interface elements into program calls that generate user interface elements of the host platform. The translation can be performed using a multi-process (e.g., two or more process) model in which the core application program generates content that is displayed by a host process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Aaditya Chandrasekhar, Russell A. Bishop, Christopher A. Dreessen, Kristin M. Forster, Ali T. Ozer, Jeremiah R. Sequoia
  • Patent number: 10884573
    Abstract: A set of user interfaces for a data processing system that operates with two or more display devices coupled to the system. In one embodiment, in response to moving a first window between two displays, the first window is displayed, as it straddles the two displays, differently on the two displays. For example, while a reference point (e.g. a cursor) on the window remains on a first display, a first portion of the window on the first display is displayed normally while a second portion on the second display is displayed with more translucence (more transparency) than the first portion; when the references point crosses to the second display, the first portion becomes more translucent than the second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: John O. Louch, Raymond S. Sepulveda, Kristin M. Forster
  • Publication number: 20200319755
    Abstract: A set of user interfaces for a data processing system that operates with two or more display devices coupled to the system. In one embodiment, in response to moving a first window between two displays, the first window is displayed, as it straddles the two displays, differently on the two displays. For example, while a reference point (e.g. a cursor) on the window remains on a first display, a first portion of the window on the first display is displayed normally while a second portion on the second display is displayed with more translucence (more transparency) than the first portion; when the references point crosses to the second display, the first portion becomes more translucent than the second portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: John O. Louch, Raymond S. Sepulveda, Kristin M. Forster
  • Patent number: 10725606
    Abstract: A set of user interfaces for a data processing system that operates with two or more display devices coupled to the system. In one embodiment, in response to moving a first window between two displays, the first window is displayed, as it straddles the two displays, differently on the two displays. For example, while a reference point (e.g. a cursor) on the window remains on a first display, a first portion of the window on the first display is displayed normally while a second portion on the second display is displayed with more translucence (more transparency) than the first portion; when the references point crosses to the second display, the first portion becomes more translucent than the second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: John O. Louch, Raymond S. Sepulveda, Kristin M. Forster
  • Patent number: 10684871
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide for a multi-process model to support compiling applications for multiple platforms. In one embodiment, applications designed for execution on a mobile platform can be ported to and/or compiled for execution on a desktop/laptop platform without requiring modification of the core program code of the mobile application. The mobile application is executed using a multi-process (e.g., two or more process) model in which the core mobile application program generates content that is displayed by a host process. The host process enables automatic translation of program calls to generate mobile user interface elements into program calls that generate user interface elements of the host platform. The translation can be performed using a multi-process (e.g., two or more process) model in which the core application program generates content that is displayed by a host process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Bishop, Aaditya Chandrasekhar, Christopher A. Dreessen, Kristin M. Forster, Ali T. Ozer, Jeremiah R. Sequoia
  • Publication number: 20190369987
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide for a multi-process model to support compiling applications for multiple platforms. In one embodiment, applications designed for execution on a mobile platform can be ported to and/or compiled for execution on a desktop/laptop platform without requiring modification of the core program code of the mobile application. The mobile application is executed using a multi-process (e.g., two or more process) model in which the core mobile application program generates content that is displayed by a host process. The host process enables automatic translation of program calls to generate mobile user interface elements into program calls that generate user interface elements of the host platform. The translation can be performed using a multi-process (e.g., two or more process) model in which the core application program generates content that is displayed by a host process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Aaditya Chandrasekhar, Russell A. Bishop, Christopher A. Dreessen, Kristin M. Forster, Ali T. Ozer, Jeremiah R. Sequoia
  • Publication number: 20190370091
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide for a multi-process model to support compiling applications for multiple platforms. In one embodiment, applications designed for execution on a mobile platform can be ported to and/or compiled for execution on a desktop/laptop platform without requiring modification of the core program code of the mobile application. The mobile application is executed using a multi-process (e.g., two or more process) model in which the core mobile application program generates content that is displayed by a host process. The host process enables automatic translation of program calls to generate mobile user interface elements into program calls that generate user interface elements of the host platform. The translation can be performed using a multi-process (e.g., two or more process) model in which the core application program generates content that is displayed by a host process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Ali T. Ozer, Russell A. Bishop, Aaditya Chandrasekhar, Christopher A. Dreessen, Kristin M. Forster, Jeremiah R. Sequoia
  • Publication number: 20190370033
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide for a multi-process model to support compiling applications for multiple platforms. In one embodiment, applications designed for execution on a mobile platform can be ported to and/or compiled for execution on a desktop/laptop platform without requiring modification of the core program code of the mobile application. The mobile application is executed using a multi-process (e.g., two or more process) model in which the core mobile application program generates content that is displayed by a host process. The host process enables automatic translation of program calls to generate mobile user interface elements into program calls that generate user interface elements of the host platform. The translation can be performed using a multi-process (e.g., two or more process) model in which the core application program generates content that is displayed by a host process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Russell A. Bishop, Aaditya Chandrasekhar, Christopher A. Dreessen, Kristin M. Forster, Ali T. Ozer, Jeremiah R. Sequoia
  • Publication number: 20180129364
    Abstract: A set of user interfaces for a data processing system that operates with two or more display devices coupled to the system. In one embodiment, in response to moving a first window between two displays, the first window is displayed, as it straddles the two displays, differently on the two displays. For example, while a reference point (e.g. a cursor) on the window remains on a first display, a first portion of the window on the first display is displayed normally while a second portion on the second display is displayed with more translucence (more transparency) than the first portion; when the references point crosses to the second display, the first portion becomes more translucent than the second portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: John O. Louch, Raymond S. Sepulveda, Kristin M. Forster
  • Patent number: 9870115
    Abstract: A set of user interfaces for a data processing system that operates with two or more display devices coupled to the system. In one embodiment, in response to moving a first window between two displays, the first window is displayed, as it straddles the two displays, differently on the two displays. For example, while a reference point (e.g. a cursor) on the window remains on a first display, a first portion of the window on the first display is displayed normally while a second portion on the second display is displayed with more translucence (more transparency) than the first portion; when the references point crosses to the second display, the first portion becomes more translucent than the second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: John O. Louch, Raymond S. Sepulveda, Kristin M. Forster
  • Patent number: 9645782
    Abstract: A first workspace, which may include one or more windows, may be associated with a first display device. A second workspace, which may also include one or more windows, may be associated with a second display device. The first and second workspaces may be provided for display to the first and second display devices, respectively. The first and second display devices may be independent such that manipulation a window of the first workspace across a coordinate location of the second display device does not affect the second display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Philip J. Holland, Assana M. Fard, John O. Louch, Kristin M. Forster
  • Publication number: 20160210102
    Abstract: A first workspace, which may include one or more windows, may be associated with a first display device. A second workspace, which may also include one or more windows, may be associated with a second display device. The first and second workspaces may be provided for display to the first and second display devices, respectively. The first and second display devices may be independent such that manipulation a window of the first workspace across a coordinate location of the second display device does not affect the second display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Philip J. Holland, Assana M. Fard, John O. Louch, Kristin M. Forster
  • Patent number: 9298338
    Abstract: A first workspace, which may include one or more windows, may be associated with a first display device. A second workspace, which may also include one or more windows, may be associated with a second display device. The first and second workspaces may be provided for display to the first and second display devices, respectively. The first and second display devices may be independent such that manipulation a window of the first workspace across a coordinate location of the second display device does not affect the second display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Philip J. Holland, Assana M. Fard, John O. Louch, Kristin M. Forster
  • Publication number: 20150234493
    Abstract: The present application is related to a method for providing output for a computing device. The method includes determining, by a processor, a location of a cursor, the cursor corresponding to an input device; analyzing, by the processor, whether the location is in a first tracking area for a first application; if the location is in a first tracking area, activating a first feedback profile for the first tracking area; sensing, by the input device, a first input to the input device; and providing a first output corresponding to one or more parameters determined by the first feedback profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: Nima Parivar, Raleigh J. Ledet, Michael W. Funk, Kristin M. Forster, Jevgenia Smorgun, Kelsey Y. Ho, Wayne C. Westerman, Philip J. Holland
  • Publication number: 20140365957
    Abstract: A set of user interfaces for a data processing system that operates with two or more display devices coupled to the system. In one embodiment, in response to moving a first window between two displays, the first window is displayed, as it straddles the two displays, differently on the two displays. For example, while a reference point (e.g. a cursor) on the window remains on a first display, a first portion of the window on the first display is displayed normally while a second portion on the second display is displayed with more translucence (more transparency) than the first portion; when the references point crosses to the second display, the first portion becomes more translucent than the second portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: John O. Louch, Raymond S. Sepulveda, Kristin M. Forster
  • Publication number: 20140304643
    Abstract: A first workspace, which may include one or more windows, may be associated with a first display device. A second workspace, which may also include one or more windows, may be associated with a second display device. The first and second workspaces may be provided for display to the first and second display devices, respectively. The first and second display devices may be independent such that manipulation a window of the first workspace across a coordinate location of the second display device does not affect the second display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2013
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Philip J. Holland, Assana M. Fard, John O. Louch, Kristin M. Forster